Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 3.0Where Rock River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rock River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rock River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rock River
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Rock River
The closest emergency room is Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, 36.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Rock River is an active town
Only 16% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Wyoming. Habits ↓
Rock River keeps up with checkups
It beats Wyoming on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.5% vs 69.7%) and dentist visits (69% vs 62.7%). Checkups ↓
Few Rock River adults smoke
9.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 14% across Wyoming. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Wyoming figure falls outside Rock River’s likely range.
Care in and near Rock River
No hospital or community health center in Rock River itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Rock River; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rock River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Out of every 100 Rock River adults…
Rock River runs below WY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
How Rock River adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Rock River does better than Wyoming.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.9% of Rock River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Rock River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rock River adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rock River
Why doesn’t Rock River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rock River.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rock River.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wyoming figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.